9799/01 Se Cambridge Pre-U — Mark Scheme For examination ‘SPECIMEN ion 2: Sculpture from 2020 Gislebertus, Tympanum, Autun Cathedral, c.1130-45 (stone) (width 640m) (Cathedral of Saint- Lazare, Autun) Question Answer Marks 2(@) | What are the main stylistic features of this sculpture? 10 Candidates are expected to make some or al of the following points: + The tympanum fils the void created by the structural arch over a central set of doors resting on a lintel. + tis carved from large blocks of stone. Some of the figures are in the round + The figure of Christ has scallop-like pattems representing drapery. + The figures are elongated in form. + The figures vary in scale. + The limbs of figures often create sharp angles. + There is a rhythmic quality to the figures, particularly on the lower register. * tis boldly inscribed GISLEBERTUS HOCFECIT — ‘Gislebertus made this, Valid and relevant points not mentioned above should be rewarded euctes 2018 Page aot 49799/01 Cambridge Pre-U — Mark Scheme For examination ‘SPECIMEN from 2020 Question Answer Marks 2(b) Describe the subject matter in this work. Candidates are expected to make some or all of the following points: * The scene is the Last Judgement from the Apocalypse. + thas a didactic function — a move in emphasis from ritual to preaching. It is also linked to pilgrimage. + The figure of Christ, much larger than the others, is enthroned in a mandorla with a diapered border. + The inscription around the mandorla, which is borne by four angels, reads: ‘I alone dispose of all things and crown the just; those who follow crime | judge and punish.’ Above it are medallions containing the sun and moon. + The scenes to either side are divided into two horizontal bands by narrow arcading: below to the right is the Weighing of Souls with demons pulling downwards countered by St. Michael; and to the left are St, Peter, who takes one of the saved by the hands, and eight Apostles, who turn towards Christ in adoration. Above to the right are two enthroned figures, possibly Enoch and Elijah, and a trumpeting angel; and to the left are the enthroned Virgin and a second trumpeting angel. ‘The upper register is Paradise. * Below, on the lintel, is the Resurrection of the Dead: the long procession of souls is separated by an angel wielding a sword. An inscription above contrasts the joy of the Blessed: ‘Thus shall rise again everyone who does not lead an impious life, and endless light of day shall shine for hhim:' with the despair of the Damned that reads: ‘Let fear strike those whom earthly error binds, for their fate is shown by the horror of these. figures.’ One of the most powerful images is the figure whose head is grasped by two gigantic hands. + The extremities of the tympanum are filled by scenes of Heaven and Hell, with two further trumpeting angels in the angles. + The outer archivolt of the doorway is carved with medallions containing the Labours of the Months and the Signs of the Zodiac. Valid and relevant points not mentioned above should be rewarded 10 © uctes 2018 Page 9of14